on the rise
idiom
1
: increasing in amount, number, level, etc.
Prices are on the rise again.
The water level in the lake is on the rise.
2
: becoming more successful, popular, etc.
an actress whose career is on the rise
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Roan performed the track during the Grammys last month, and ever since, it's been on the rise.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
At the moment, rents in the U.S. are on the rise after months of staying flat.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The building was also just steps from shops and boutiques on Beverly Drive, likely a huge draw for a star on the rise.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Economic jitters are on the rise amid President Trump’s trade wars and a possible government shutdown.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
At the moment, rents in the U.S. are on the rise after months of staying flat.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The building was also just steps from shops and boutiques on Beverly Drive, likely a huge draw for a star on the rise.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Economic jitters are on the rise amid President Trump’s trade wars and a possible government shutdown.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the rise
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“On the rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rise. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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